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We had a nerve wrecking day yesterday, as Kismet was hauled for the first time in 18 months. Brand new (to them) lift at the marina - and Kismet was the first to get hauled out. TravelLift is a 75 Ton and can haul out up to 20' beam (I believe). Yes, their insurance was paid up! :) I...

Anyone have any recommendations for good prices/quality on oil absorbent towels? Need them in bulk because....well....because I have Detroits. :) I really have no experience with these - as the previous owner of Kismet left me a supply, which are about to run out. Probably need a couple of...

I'm getting ready to do a haul out in the next few weeks and thinking about adding a few underwater LED's while she's on the hard. Seems there are some old threads - but I don't see anything current. Anyone have any new technology/recommendations they'd like to comment on? Thanks!

I have no affiliation with this ad, but thought I'd pass it along: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/2215011487.html 28' Hatteras in Norfolk. $14,500 OBO

I've read through a few threads (recent and years gone by) regarding changing out the locks on our boat doors. A few months ago, the lock on the door going from the main salon to aft deck/salon became difficult to unlock. In essence, it would take several "spins" before it caught in the...

This was forwarded to me this morning and I thought I'd pass it along: It has recently come to my attention that there may be a safety issue with a run of Xantrex SW 3000 series inverter chargers. This is a serious problem that may lead to overheating and/or fire. If you have a Xantrex SW...

My yard was replacing my Rolls house bank today and while bringing the old batteries out, had one rupture and spill acid all over the staircase leading up to the pilothouse. They neutralized the acid, but it ruined the carpet. I'm guessing they should replace the carpet, but would like your...

If you're like me, you're often involved in conversations surrounding your boat/yacht with novices....whom ask some easy (and perhaps not so easy) questions regarding our vessels: - How long is it (she)? - How wide is "she"? - How much water (draft) does she require? - How many bathrooms...

Can anyone recommend a good source (reliable, reasonable, reasonably prompt) for custom yacht linens? I need some customs for the v-berth. I saw a reference to someone named "Jill" in an old thread (5 years ago), but nothing recent. Also see a lot of on-line sources, but I'd prefer a...

Sorry to see these guys go out of business. They developed quite a following over the past few years and I see more and more of them around the Chesapeake. http://www.nordictug.com/pdfs/Press%20Releases/NT_Plant_Closure_Release.pdf...

So I have about 6 hours to make a decision on whether to haul-out and get on the schedule for tomorrow morning. So here are the choices: A. Spend $1,000, haul-out, be safe and miss out on cruising this weekend (have a bunch of guests coming for Labor Day weekend) B. Lash her down good and...

USCG issues safety alert to AIS users Some AIS users may not see -- or be seen-- by other AIS users. The users that may be effected are those navigating the James River, York River, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, New Jersey Shore, and New York Harbor and approaches The Coast Guard has put...

I have a twin station Hynautic set-up and both port throttle shifters "drift" down from where I put them. As an example, if I push the engines up to 1,450 RPM's (don't laugh, that's my cruising speed!), over the next 30 seconds, the port throttle (upper and lower stations) will drift back down...

Background information: Had a leak in the master stateroom head, which caused the teak flooring to buckle. We've pulled it up (removed the GM head), replaced the wood and have put a West System coating over the wood to keep the water away from the wood in the future. Problem: Master head...

There's a 45c o this site for sale. http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sale-wanted/297990-custom-45-hatteras-project.html Am I close in estimating it will take $150k to finish her off? Any power recommendations? No, I haven't lost my mind andwont be taking on this project.. but wanted to...

Well, that's not QUITE the truth. But I am a beneficiary of one! My member guest partner had a hole-in-one two weeks ago. Last hole, last day, last shot. And won a $62,000 BMW! Needless to say, the drinks flowed that night (truth be told, they were flowing on the golf course too!). He has...

The Admiral and I are thinking about cruising down to Norfolk for the 4th of July fireworks display. Does anyone here have any information on where the shoot the fireworks from - and what the best anchorage/vantage point would be?

I've got a 13' Novurania that apparently has a leaky fuel tank (or maybe seals around the fuel sender). Boat is pretty new to me, but this is the first I've seen of the leak. Boat is off the FB and has been on a trailer for the winter. It was garaged and I did some projects on her over the...

I saw these on Craigslist and thought some of you may have a use for them. I don't know this person - only saw them listed and decided to pass along the information. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/1689205963.html

I'm spreading the word and would like everyone's assistance in trying to get BoatUS to retract some significant pricing errors in the recent Used Trawler Market. Here's a copy of the article: Below is a link to the article. The 58' is on page 72. The other LRC's are sorted by vessel size...